Ebay Members Are Selling The PlayStation Classic For $1000

Oh dear. The PlayStation Classic video game console has started popping up on eBay at ridiculously inflated prices. Hopeful "sellers" are currently charging between $400 and $1000 for something they don't actually own yet (the device doesn't launch until December 3). Do not be fooled.

The sheer, opportunistic gall of these eBay sellers really takes the breath away. There are currently around 20 listings for the device with an average asking price well north of $300 - which is double the recommended retail price.

"PlayStation Classic Console - Very Rare!" crows one such listing with a 'Buy Now' price of $1000. "Will be shipped with tracking as soon as it arrives at my home," the seller adds. That would be in December, when you will be able to buy the same product yourself for one sixth of the price.

Needless to say, you should steer well clear of these sales for a multitude of reasons. Here are a few off the top of our heads:

Currently, we have no idea how many units Sony will be shipping at launch - there might not be a shortage at all.

Someone is actually bidding on one with a starting bid of $200.00. You can get an original PS1 console for cheaper too and if you jump on EB games website, you can still pre-order one. A lot of facepalming.

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